US Bridges

Nfa A009 over Long Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Bidwell Rd. S. Baxter Rd. · Structure no. 190C5640001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A009 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A009 over Long Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A009
CrossesLong Creek
LocationBidwell Rd. S. Baxter Rd.
RouteCity Street 9
Coordinates36.34346, -86.89616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A009 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A009 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A009 over Long Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A009 over Long Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A009 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.